Christmas Around the World
All aboard the Kid Scoop Sleigh to explore how Christmas is celebrated around the globe. Learn the origins of cherished holiday traditions such as yule logs, decorated trees, and “count-down” … Continue reading
The Beauty of Blubber
Beautiful blubber! It’s found throughout nature from penguins to people and helps insulate bodies from chilly breezes and freezing snow. Discover how whales, seals, penguins, and walruses thrive in cold … Continue reading
Gifts from the Heart
Want to give gifts during the holidays? ’Tis the season! If you’re short on cash, gift giving can be a challenge. This issue meets the challenge with no-money gifts from … Continue reading
Holiday Science
Combining science with a holiday twist is the specialty of Dr. I. Cicle, Kid Scoop’s resident snowman scientist who welcomes you to his lab full of seasonal experiments to try … Continue reading
Sports Surprise
Every student can find a sport that fits their interests. From traditional to unusual, sports involve rules, an objective, and different strategies for winning. Wherever people gather, games are invented … Continue reading
Flightless Birds
“Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Birds Won’t Fly!” Imagine a world where birds do not take to the sky! You won’t have to imagine for long because there are … Continue reading
Frightfully Good Friends
Meet Edsel and Agnes—two ghoulish friends who are eager to share their friendship with you! Conjure up some answers to equations and discover how these pals are similar and different … Continue reading
The Winning Game
Building character in students means understanding and acting in ways that are kind, fair, and respectful of others. Recognizing actions that exemplify these traits increases the chance that these character-building … Continue reading
Dr. Spud Wants to Know
What’s your favorite snack food? Millions of Americans—and countless people worldwide—love to bite into a salty crunchy potato chip to satisfy their snack cravings. How did the humble potato come … Continue reading
Money Talks
Language expresses ideas, feelings, who we are, and what we believe. Idioms make language colorful by using words that mean something different from what they actually say. If you’re “barking … Continue reading